tim rogers: THINKING ABOUT BUILDING? SAVE BIG MONEY BY ACTING BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR! - 09/30/08 09:12 AM
Effective January 1, 2009, the IRC Bulders Code will require SPRINKLER SYSTEMS to be installed in all homes built to code in the United States. This regulation will be the law and all Centre County Builders will be required to follow this law as of the new year.
You need to … (2 comments)
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tim rogers: AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN STATE COLLEGE - 09/23/08 12:03 PM
As the State College PA real estate expert on affordable housing I want to alert all potential first-time buyers and those of you looking for affordable housing to the new construction townhomes currently under construction in Boalsburg. The units are 3/2.5 one car garage with a basement and there are a … (0 comments)
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tim rogers: Join the Millionaire Real Estate Investment Club - 09/22/08 09:55 AM
During last Saturday's Ask the Realtor show hosted by Tim Rogers of Keller Williams Realty, Top Gun Tim Rogers announced the formation of a new Real Estate Investment Club that will meet monthly at the Barnes & Noble book store in State College, PA. If you are interested in … (0 comments)
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tim rogers: Visions of Penns Valley - 09/19/08 07:32 AM
Head East from Penn State University down Rt 45 towards Lewisburg and Bucknell University and when you get beyond Spring Mills take a right or a left on any of the country roads. The chances are great … (0 comments)
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tim rogers: DETERMINING LISTING PRICE...A SELLERS EQUATION - 09/12/08 02:16 PM
THE HOME SELLING EQUATION
What determines pricing when you want to sell your home?
Is it an appraisal by a certified appraiser?
Is it a CMA by a Realtor or a bunch of REALTORS?
Is it what your neighbor received for their house this summer? Can you believe someone … (7 comments)
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tim rogers: Model home new on 1 acre and close to Penn State University - 09/05/08 07:39 AM
NO NEED TO CALL YOUR BUILDER..Simply move in!
You could call your builder and go through the aggravating process of building a new home or you can simply move right in to this home that is less than three years old with numerous builder upgrades.
This home is located in … (0 comments)
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tim rogers: Motivational Minute - And you think this is tough? - 08/13/08 01:07 PM
DUMBO, STUPID, FATSO, and worse. That's what they called the farm boy raised on a hard working dairy operation during his junior high school years.
The man that triggered one of the GREAT upsets in the history of sports almost never made it. Told he was too dumb to go … (10 comments)
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tim rogers: 5 Steps to Get Your House Sold by Labor Day - 08/11/08 12:59 PM
5 Steps to Get Your House Sold By Labor Day
The 5 things Home Sellers need to do TODAY to get their homes sold before Labor Day.
•1. PRICE - If you price it well in the CURRENT Market they will buy. Consider market time (DOM) for your price range and … (2 comments)
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tim rogers: Audubon nature setting located on quiet street - 08/11/08 12:35 PM
Peaceful, park-like setting nesteled away on a quiet Bellefonte street featuring oversized screened-in porch with views of the surrounding woodland. Great 3 season porch to enjoy outdoor living. Step inside to one floor living featuring 3 bedrooms, kitchen, living room, dining room, and laundry room all on the first floor. … (0 comments)
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tim rogers: Affordable Housing in Philipsburg - 08/01/08 09:35 AM
Don't miss this great home with an excellent location in the heart of Philipsburg. This house was gutted and completly rebuilt on the inside and shows like a brand new home. You will find three bedrooms and a large bath upstairs and a large eat-in kitchen, living room and … (0 comments)
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tim rogers: NEW LISTING IN PENNS VALLEY - 06/04/08 02:43 PM
NEW HOME FOR SALE IN PENNS VALLEY
Great home for sale in Penns Valley school district in the heart of Amish Country. Head east from State College, Pa and you will drive into the tranquil patchwork of Amish Farms and a proud local population of residents.
This 3/2 home is … (0 comments)
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tim rogers: GREAT PENN STATE HOME OPEN HOUSE - 05/23/08 05:20 PM
STATE COLLEGE BOROUGH HOME IS A MUST SEE!
OPEN HOUSE MAY 24, 2008 @ 1:00 p.m.
Address: 1323 Sandpiper Dr., State College, PA. 16801Price: $449,900Bedrooms: 4Baths: 3.5Size: 3994 Sq. Ft.Come visit this lovely home in a terrific neighborhood in State College on Saturday, May 24, 2008 beginning at 1:00 p.m. Look … (2 comments)
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tim rogers: Centre County Community Foundation Awards more than $94,000 to Penns Valley organizations - 05/21/08 09:40 AM
Last night the Centre County Community Foundation came to Penns Valley to celebrate the work the Foundation has done on behalf of Penns Valley local non-profits. About fifty people were on hand at the Elk Creek Cafe and Aleworks to review the work of the foundation with specific emphasis … (0 comments)
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tim rogers: Geothermal Heat - A Primer - Part 1 - 05/17/08 09:58 PM
What is geothermal heat and why should you care? Are you concerned about rising energy costs at home. Tired of home heating oil priced at almost $4.00 a gallon? Does your electric heat pump run for hours and drive up your electric bill? Maybe you are concerned about your carbon … (0 comments)
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tim rogers: Does Your Realtor Go The Extra Mile or 235? - 05/12/08 08:30 PM
I just completed a deal that required me to actually drive 235 miles each way to Cherry Hill, New Jersey toget mortgage papers signed to close a sale on behalf of my buyers. I know you are thinking that I'm about as dumb as a rock since Realtors don't do … (2 comments)
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tim rogers: Tim Rogers of Keller Williams Sponsor's Teacher Appreciation Week - 05/08/08 04:08 PM
Tim Rogers of Keller Williams Realty in State College was proud to sponsor teacher appreciation week in conjunction with Barnes & Noble Books (that is not Tim in the photo - he has a face made for radio). Local Centre County teachers were treated to in-store discounts, special drawings for prizes, … (5 comments)
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tim rogers: MOTHERS DAY 2008: DON'T FORGET TO TREAT HER WELL - 05/07/08 07:07 AM
Mothers Day is this Sunday and though I'm sure most of you treat your mothers and wives like it is Mothers Day every day, a little extra attention this weekend is in order.I don't know what the perfect Mothers Day is in your family but following are a few suggestions. First, … (6 comments)
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tim rogers: How long will it take to sell my house this Spring? - 04/29/08 01:43 PM
An excellent question and I'm glad that you asked. Featured below is a chart detailing the Days on Market trend for all Centre County residential real estate. Quite simply houses are selling but it takes a bit longer to sell them in today's buyers market. If we broke the numbers down … (2 comments)
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tim rogers: Am I a Green Realtor or do I Want to Destroy the Mother Ship? - 04/28/08 05:01 PM
Well, buckle your seatbelts astronauts because off we go on the green issue which has hit a critical mass (no pun intended) in the good ole USA in recent days. I've read the posts and have been encouraged to opine so here it is for what it is worth. If you … (2 comments)
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tim rogers: Gorgeous wooded parcel with trout stream and bordering Rothrock State Forest - 04/28/08 10:06 AM
Gorgeous wooded parcel with trout stream and bordering Rothrock State ForestNEW LISTING -45.06 acreshttp://www.camprothrock.com/Just over the mountain at the base of the Seven Mountains area you will find a gorgeous 45 acre slice of Pennsylvania forest. The property has not been logged and has several perfect sites to build a log … (0 comments)
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tim rogers: New Listing 30 minutes to PENN STATE - 04/28/08 09:04 AM
Need a great PENN STATE retreat but with the privacy of the mountains? Check out this new listing at the baase of 7 Mountains with a blue ribbon trout stream and bordering on Rothrock State Forest. There are 45 acres with several grand sites to build a log home or timber … (0 comments)
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tim rogers: Centre County Home Price Trend - 04/28/08 08:41 AM
I'm frequently asked about prices in Centre County. Most people believe that prices are falling because that is what they hear and read in the media. The reality in our area is a bit different from what the media reports.Following is a chart detailing the average selling price for residential homes … (0 comments)
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tim rogers: What is the lovely red and white sign that is growing all over Mifflin County? - 04/26/08 08:34 AM
The answer to the question is Keller Williams Realty. Keller Williams Realty is an award winning national real estate franchise that is the fastest growing real estate company in America. Their newest office recently opened in State College and they offer buyer and seller services across Central Pennsylvania. We can offer … (0 comments)
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tim rogers: How is the market in Centre County? - 04/26/08 08:01 AM
That is the question I get on almost a daily basis as we head into the busy selling season in our area. Without using the fancy chart of the bell curve I will tell you that people are still buying homes and sellers are still selling homes if they have priced … (0 comments)
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tim rogers: BLUE WHITE WEEKEND-CHECK OUT THIS PENN STATE ROOM - 04/09/08 09:21 AM
YOU CAN WALK TO BEAVER STADIUM So they built the most amazing Penn State room with a wet bar within walking distance to Beaver Stadium. And then the builder decided to wrap the Penn State room with a premium home with every conceivable upgrade known to the construction trade. Just so happens … (0 comments)
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tim rogers: What's selling in the SOMERSET Subdvision? - 12/28/07 10:06 AM
I've had several requests for home evaluations in this subdivision recently so I thought I would provide a brief overview of the market in Somerset. There were three closed sales in Somerset in 2007 and one home was for sale but failed to sell after nine months on the market and … (0 comments)
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tim rogers: KELLER WILLIAMS STATE COLLEGE GROWTH - 12/27/07 04:29 PM
Keller Williams Advantage Realty opened their doors officially August 1, 2007 without any fanfare or celebration. The celebration will come with a much publicized grand opening celebration in March of 2008, but the employees of Keller Williams are celebrating their modest achievements during their five months of operation.As the chart shows, … (0 comments)
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tim rogers: INVESTORS ALERT - FREE "FLIP" BOOK - 12/26/07 01:33 PM
So your thinking about how to make a buck in the real estate business in 2008 and you realize there are several alternatives that may get you to where you need to be. They may include:1. Build a spec house and sell it2. Buy, rehab and flip properties3. Buy, rehab and … (1 comments)
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tim rogers: NEW YEARS EVE 2007 - 12/26/07 09:26 AM
Think about the new Years Eve party you could host in this gorgeous bed & breakfast in Victorian Bellefonte. Located on Linn Street amid the splendor of historic B & B's, the stately "Garret" is awaiting its new owners with measured excitement. The new owners may want to continue the profitable … (0 comments)
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tim rogers: Shop hard for interest rates - 12/26/07 08:17 AM
If you are thinking about buying a house this week do yourself a favor and shop hard for interest rates. As you can see the rates are all over the place so a bit of due diligence related to rate shopping may put some extra jingle in your pocket. It could … (0 comments)
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tim rogers: Mortgage Insurance Premium Deductible from Your Taxes - 12/21/07 06:34 PM
The home mortgage insurance tax deduction has been extended through the year 2010. Mortgage insurance was created to allow buyers with low down payments the ability to increase their buying power and open their options to additional home buying opportunities in the marketplace. Households with adjusted gross incomes of $100,000 or … (0 comments)
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tim rogers: Bellefonte buyer activity November 2007 - 12/21/07 06:19 PM
Bellefonte buyer activity was slow in the month of November 2007. There were thirty-two sales transactions in November with the majority of sales in the $150,000 to $200,000 price range. Only two properties sold above the $300,000 price threshold. Not reflected in the chart are building lots that sold for an average of $54,333 and … (0 comments)
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tim rogers: State College Buyer Activity November 2007 - 12/21/07 08:08 AM
State College buyer activity was slow in the month of November 2007. There were fifty-two sales transactions in November including 13 above the $500,000 price threshold. Only one property in this price range was residential real estate. The 12 other transactions in this price range inlcuded building sites and commercial properties.The largest category … (0 comments)
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tim rogers: Penns Valley Buyer Activity - 12/20/07 03:10 PM
Penns Valley buyer activity was slow in the month of November 2007. There were two sales of residential real estate nad one buyer of a building site. Nothing over $200,000 sold in the Valley and December looks to be a bit more active for real buyers. Of coures, Spring is coming … (0 comments)
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tim rogers: Current interest rates under 6% on 12/20/2007 - 12/20/07 11:55 AM
How is this for a holiday suprise? Current 30 year fixed rate conventional loans can lock today at 5.875%. This is a conventional loan with loan documentation and good credit. The P & I payment on this loan for $100,000 = $591.54$150,000 = $887.31$200,000 = $1,183.08$250,000 = $1,478.84$300,000 = $1,774.61 The interest rates … (0 comments)
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tim rogers: Market time in the State College School District - 12/13/07 01:59 PM
How long does it take to sell a home in today's current market in the State College school district? There are several stat's to consider.Average DOM (active listings) - 151 daysAverage DOM (closed in past 6 mo.) - 67 daysAbsorption Rate - 5.3 monthsWhat does it all mean? I will explain each statistic … (0 comments)
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tim rogers: Useful numbers for the State College Area - 12/12/07 06:55 PM
The numbers reflect the 16801 zip code in State College.If you are a buyer or seller and need help with the details of buying or selling a home in State College, PA., please give me a call and I will walk you through the process. If you are searching for affordable … (0 comments)
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tim rogers: Centre County Affordable Housing - 12/12/07 06:40 PM
Here is the headline in a recent issue of the Centre Daily Times, "Rules may raise housing prices." The subheading state's, "County looks at easing ordinances to create more affordable dwellings." I have blogged on at the mouth about my perspective relating to Affordable Housing in the Centre Region. The speech … (0 comments)
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tim rogers: SANTA CLAUS HAS THIS HOME ON YOUR SHOPPING LIST FOR CHRISTMAS - 12/12/07 06:31 PM
Don't miss the best buy in Penns Valley and it may be the best buy in all of Centre County real estate. The home features 3 br 2.5 baths located in a picturesque valley with views of the adjacent Amish organic dairy farm. There are 2.3 acres to call your own. … (0 comments)
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